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Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is a CQC-registered residential care home based in Colchester, Essex. It is operated by Balkerne Gardens Trust Limited.
Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home specialises in older adults (65+) care.
As a residential care home, Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home provides 24-hour personal care and support for residents who need help with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meal times, in a safe and homely environment.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) last inspected Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home in February 2020 and rated the service as Good overall. This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations across safety, effectiveness, care quality, responsiveness, and leadership.
Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is located in Colchester, within the Essex local authority area in East.
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| CQC Rating | Good |
| Address | Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PR |
| Phone | 01206 574786 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East |
| Last inspection | 11 February 2020 |
| Provider | Balkerne Gardens Trust Limited |
Is Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home registered with the CQC?
Yes. Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-124150301
What type of care does Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home provide?
Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home provides residential homes, specialising in caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home?
You can contact Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home by phone on 01206 574786, or visit them at Balkerne Gardens, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PR.
What is Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home's CQC rating?
Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This means the home is performing well and meeting expectations. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-124150301
What are Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Freda Gunton Lodge Residential Home's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Good, Caring: Good, Responsive: Good, Well-led: Requires improvement.
How many care homes are in Colchester?
There are 135 CQC-registered care homes in Colchester. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/colchester.
Residential care homes provide 24-hour personal care and support for older adults or people with disabilities who are unable to live independently. Staff assist with daily activities such as washing, dressing, and meals in a homely environment.
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